Georgia governor signs SB 540 to protect children online
Governor Brian P. Kemp has signed Senate Bill 540 into law, legislation that establishes safeguards for minors interacting with artificial intelligence systems while supporting continued innovation in Georgia’s growing technology sector.
AccuWeather: Dangerous heat waves and worsening drought are expected across parts of the South
AccuWeather’s 2026 U.S. summer forecast calls for dangerous heat waves in the South, with some areas at risk of record-challenging temperatures. Intense heat will target parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, while limited rainfall will raise the risk of worsening drought conditions. This combination could drive up energy demand and lead to higher electric bills.
Former Georgia prison warden indicted in contraband smuggling operation
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams, 52, of Waycross, for his alleged involvement in a contraband smuggling operation tied to inmate Nathan Weekes and a prison gang known as YSL Squad.
Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations issues subpoenas in New Georgia Project probe
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities. The subpoenas order Abrams, Groh-Wargo and Ufot to appear before the committee at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday morning at 10 a.m.
Trump approves emergency declaration for Georgia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Georgia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on Jan. 22.
NJDOT lowers speed limits to 35 mph on interstates, state highways
New Jersey Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Joe Bertoni has issued an Emergency Traffic Regulation Order that temporarily lowers all posted speed limits to 35 miles per hour on Interstate and State highways in New Jersey starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25.
Georgia AG warns of scams amid winter weather
ATLANTA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible scams and price gouging in anticipation of the winter storm that is currently expected to impact North Georgia, Metro Atlanta and parts of Central Georgia.
Clarksville, Tennessee, transit system to close at noon
Due to deteriorating road conditions, Clarksville Transit System in Clarksville, Tennessee, will be shutting down bus and paratransit service for the day and closing at 12 p.m. Service will be suspended for the remainder of the day to ensure the safety of our riders and operators.
DeWine Issues Proclamation declares state of emergency in Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation today proactively declaring a state of emergency due to the damaging and dangerous conditions Winter Storm Fern is expected to bring to Ohio.
Georgia crews make ‘good pogress’ on east-central Georgia brine operations
Georgia Department of Transportation crews and contractors have made good progress treating east-central Georgia routes ahead of a winter storm forecast to impact the district on Saturday.